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Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon AW130

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW130 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon AW130 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
  • Launched February 2009
Nikon AW130
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
  • Released February 2015
  • Older Model is Nikon AW120
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon AW130 Overview

Here is a detailed comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon AW130, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and AW130 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z30 was announced 7 years before the AW130 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm Z30 grades versus the AW130 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Nikon AW130

 Fujifilm Z30 AW130 

Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Fujifilm Z30

 AW130 Fujifilm Z30 
ReleasedFebruary 2015February 2009Fresher by 72 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Nikon AW130

 Fujifilm Z30 AW130 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon AW130 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z30 has got external dimensions of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Nikon AW130 has proportions of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon AW130 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 against the AW130.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon AW130 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z30 and AW130 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon AW130 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon AW130 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The photograph below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z30 and AW130.

Plainly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon AW130 to provide extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z30 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon AW130 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon AW130 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon AW130 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Portrait photography info
Nikon AW130 Portrait photography info
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Z30
Street photography with Nikon AW130
55
lighter than competitors (110g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon AW130 as a Sports photography camera
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
51
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery life (370 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Travel photography information
Nikon AW130 Travel photography information
56
lighter than competitors (110 grams)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
72
great battery life (370 CIPA)
environment sealing
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Landscape photography advice
Nikon AW130 Landscape photography advice
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
50
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
environment sealing
great battery life (370 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Z30
Vlogging with Nikon AW130
25
lighter than competitors (110g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
33
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone port
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon AW130 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Nikon AW130
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Nikon Coolpix AW130
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Nikon Coolpix AW130
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-02-17 2015-02-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focus range 8cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 3s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 5.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i ,50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 110 gr (0.24 pounds) 221 gr (0.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 370 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $150 $398